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Finance (B.B.A.)

Are you interested in how financial markets work, helping reach financial goals, or enjoy problem-solving with math and statistics? The Finance (B.B.A.) may be a good fit for your future.

Our graduates leave with a portfolio of different proficiencies. You will be able to apply comprehensive theoretical knowledge in real and challenging situations. Become equipped with cutting-edge skills to excel in their future professional careers or graduate studies. Our graduates' expertise stems from our classrooms.

Understanding an organization’s finances is critical to its success. A business degree in finance enables graduates to prepare, provide and present financial analysis to an organization to evaluate positions, profit feasibility, and various other decisions that are influenced by financial position.

Degree Type

Bachelor of Business Administration

Experience the Finance Major Program

Our program will prepare you well for a job in the financial industry and for graduate studies in the nation's best schools. Our dedicated faculty introduces students to theoretical constructs and real-world applications in a wide range of financial topics, including investments, corporate finance, financial institutions, risk management, insurance, and emerging financial technology, making them strong competitors in the finance job market.

We tie financial theories to real-world applications and examples through trading simulations in Investments, case studies in Corporate Finance courses, and other engaging activities.

Our program was ranked

Low classroom student-to-faculty ratio allows deep and collaborative learning environment 

Professional development opportunities and guidance from resume reviews, mock interviews, career receptions, job shadowing, internships, and graduate school

Why Finance at 91ÁÔÆæ

  • Faculty-to-Student Ratio. Class sizes set where everyone feels included working closely with the professor and collaborating with peers.
  • Diverse Student Body. We cater to a diverse student body, which includes both recent high-school graduates and working professionals.
  • Broad Range in Our Curriculum. Some financial topics to choose from include investments, corporate finance, financial institutions, financial policy, risk management, insurance, and emerging financial technology.
  • Expand into FinTech. Our students can add a FinTech minor to their credentials by virtually attending FinTech classes through the USG’s eCampus program.
  • Go global. The also provide opportunities for students to explore the world through .   
  • Be job search ready. You'll hone work-readiness through its PROS extra-curricular professional development program.   
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What Your Journey Could Look Like

How to Become a Marketing Major at 91ÁÔÆæ

  1. Apply to 91ÁÔÆæ. Learn how to apply.
  2. Bachelor's degree-seeking students may declare a business major at any point, but must successfully complete an online advising module related to their business major and meet Mike Cottrell College of Business admission requirements prior to enrolling in any advanced 3000/4000 level course.
  3. All business majors must complete professional development requirements through the PROS program.

Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is the international honorary and service organization for accounting and finance students. Beta Alpha Psi provides:

  • Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills to complement your business curriculum
  • Engagement within the University community and regional community service
  • Extensive interaction among students, faculty, and financial information professionals.

Members must attain and maintain a cumulative major and overall GPA of at least 3.0 and engage regularly in professional development and community service activities. Beta Alpha Psi events are open to all students.

Participation in Beta Alpha Psi events allow you to earn the meritorious Certificate of Professional Development even if you do not meet the GPA requirements for full Beta Alpha Psi membership.

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For more information on the 91ÁÔÆæ Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, contact faculty advisor Lisa Nash.

Define Your Own College Experience

College life isn't just about academics. It's about the relationships you make, the experiences you have, and the new things you can discover not just about yourself, but about the world around you. 91ÁÔÆæ provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.
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Where All Are Welcome

We're all different, and we encourage and empower you to be you. We provide a welcoming environment to celebrate all identities and encourage all to learn from one another.

Multicultural Student Affairs

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Stay Active & Well

From state-of-the art workout facilities, to over 35 different intramural sports, there are lots of ways to stay fit at 91ÁÔÆæ.

Campus Recreation & Wellness

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Make Your Money Count

Take control of your personal finances. Attend budgeting workshops, make a financial action plan or connect with a money mentor.

Financial Well-being

Where Can a Major in Finance Lead You?

Where Our Students Have Interned

  • Porsche International
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Handelsbanken
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • Myers and Stauffer LC
  • UBS Investment Banking Company
  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Alta Vista Wealth Management
  • Modern Woodman of America
  • Syfan Logistics
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Home Depot

Where Our Students Found Jobs

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Financial Advisor or Consultant
  • Financial Manager
  • Stockbroker
  • Financial Planner
  • Commercial Banker
  • Insurance Broker or Agent
  • Risk Analyst
  • Commercial or Residential Real Estate Agent
  • Real Estate Appraiser

Where Our Students Have Gone to Grad School

  • University of Georgia
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Emory University
  • Georgia State University
  • University of Florida
  • University of Washington at St. Louis
  • Georgetown University
  • University of Maryland
  • Ohio State University
  • the University of Texas at Dallas
  • Vanderbilt University

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